Girls Friendship Coaching Group
In person group for girls ages 5-7. Led by Kirsten Ashey, MA, ATR-P, Resident in Counseling. Meets 6 weeks on Saturdays, 10am. Early childhood friendships can be challenging to navigate, especially as children begin school. If your child is struggling ...
Hosted by Kirsten Ashey
Pre-Licensed Professional, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
In person group for girls ages 5-7. Led by Kirsten Ashey, MA, ATR-P, Resident in Counseling. Meets 6 weeks on Saturdays, 10am. Early childhood friendships can be challenging to navigate, especially as children begin school. If your child is struggling ...
Symbiosis Mental Health and Wellness, LLC
At symbiosis view therapy as a symbiotic relationship between therapist and client, where both parties contribute to growth and healing. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in art therapy and EMDR, I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in ...
Hosted by Adrienne Terese Iannazzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22203
At symbiosis view therapy as a symbiotic relationship between therapist and client, where both parties contribute to growth and healing. As a trauma-informed therapist specializing in art therapy and EMDR, I believe in the power of connection and collaboration in ...
Art Therapy for Emotional Self-Regulation
This Art Therapy group encourages children to identify, name, and express strong emotions in a healthy manner using art projects for self-exploration and selfregulation. In this group, kids are encouraged to share and communicate with peers while feeling a sense ...
Hosted by EverWhen Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This Art Therapy group encourages children to identify, name, and express strong emotions in a healthy manner using art projects for self-exploration and selfregulation. In this group, kids are encouraged to share and communicate with peers while feeling a sense ...
Teen anxiety and depression
Starting in the fall will be offering a second round of an anxiety and depression based group for teens ages 14-16. In person; all genders identities welcomed. Planned to start in October 2022; for 15 weeks.
Hosted by Whitley Richards
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, ATR, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Norfolk, VA 23510
Starting in the fall will be offering a second round of an anxiety and depression based group for teens ages 14-16. In person; all genders identities welcomed. Planned to start in October 2022; for 15 weeks.
SoulCollage®
SoulCollage® groups by tela-health and in person are available as Lilla is a certified SoulCollage® Facilitator
Hosted by Lilla Matheson Ohrstrom
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in The Plains, VA 20198
SoulCollage® groups by tela-health and in person are available as Lilla is a certified SoulCollage® Facilitator
Art Therapy & Process Painting Groups coming soon!
Calm your inner critic with art therapy and intuitive painting groups focused on the process of making things (not the end result). Join us and express yourself with visual art materials. These fun and rewarding groups will provide space for ...
Hosted by Jane Brajkovich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winchester, VA 22602
Calm your inner critic with art therapy and intuitive painting groups focused on the process of making things (not the end result). Join us and express yourself with visual art materials. These fun and rewarding groups will provide space for ...
Pregnancy Support Group
Come meet other caring women with whom to share thoughts, feelings, emotions and ideas! Explore your journey of pregnancy and transition into motherhood, though discussion and art, during safe and supportive group sessions. Before your baby arrives, pregnancy sessions will ...
Hosted by Kelley Kuchinov
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Come meet other caring women with whom to share thoughts, feelings, emotions and ideas! Explore your journey of pregnancy and transition into motherhood, though discussion and art, during safe and supportive group sessions. Before your baby arrives, pregnancy sessions will ...
Positive Relationships
Using art materials, clients will be able to navigate and process feelings regarding relationships. Through the group process, young people will have the opportunity to practice skills learned in a supportive and emotionally safe environment. Through directives, children will be ...
Hosted by The Resilience Network LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ashburn, VA 20147
Using art materials, clients will be able to navigate and process feelings regarding relationships. Through the group process, young people will have the opportunity to practice skills learned in a supportive and emotionally safe environment. Through directives, children will be ...
Art Therapy for Self-Awareness & Self-Expression
This Art Therapy group encourages children to explore their thoughts and feelings and share them with their peers in a safe space. Children will build confidence and self-esteem, develop a sense of empowerment, practice communication skills and problem-solving skills, fully ...
Hosted by EverWhen Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This Art Therapy group encourages children to explore their thoughts and feelings and share them with their peers in a safe space. Children will build confidence and self-esteem, develop a sense of empowerment, practice communication skills and problem-solving skills, fully ...
New Mom Group
Come find support and guidance during new mommy-hood! Your new baby has arrived and you feel conflicted..."it was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Struggling with motherhood does not mean you are failing, because the fact ...
Hosted by Kelley Kuchinov
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Reston, VA 20190
Come find support and guidance during new mommy-hood! Your new baby has arrived and you feel conflicted..."it was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Struggling with motherhood does not mean you are failing, because the fact ...
Eco Art Therapy - Adults
The Eco Art Therapy group will be facilitated by myself, a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and interns with GHDC. This group will be held in outdoor spaces (weather permitting) and will utilize a mixture of natural found materials and traditional ...
Hosted by Alana Chandler
Art Therapist, MS, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23226
The Eco Art Therapy group will be facilitated by myself, a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and interns with GHDC. This group will be held in outdoor spaces (weather permitting) and will utilize a mixture of natural found materials and traditional ...
Teen Art Therapy Group Thursdays from 5-6
Use Art to Process Thoughts and Feelings ~Build self-esteem ~ Learn coping skills ~Make friends ~We create a non-judgmental, supportive environment for participants to use various art materials and processes (i.e., collage, painting, masks, clay, jewelry-making, etc.…) to build self-esteem, ...
Hosted by Jane Brajkovich
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winchester, VA 22602
Use Art to Process Thoughts and Feelings ~Build self-esteem ~ Learn coping skills ~Make friends ~We create a non-judgmental, supportive environment for participants to use various art materials and processes (i.e., collage, painting, masks, clay, jewelry-making, etc.…) to build self-esteem, ...
SoulCollage®
I am a SoulCollage® Facilitator, who occasionally offers groups. We gather to assemble collage cards and discuss the individual cards as separate entities speaking from the cards we begin with "I am one who" . This is a deep practice, ...
Hosted by Lilla Matheson Ohrstrom
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Group meets in The Plains, VA 20198
I am a SoulCollage® Facilitator, who occasionally offers groups. We gather to assemble collage cards and discuss the individual cards as separate entities speaking from the cards we begin with "I am one who" . This is a deep practice, ...
Art Therapy for Self Expression
This group encourages participants to learn new art techniques while practicing self-expression and creative thinking. The goals of the group is to increase self-expression and self-confidence through art-making. Objectives of the group are to build self-esteem.confidence, improve problem-solving, taking healthy ...
Hosted by EverWhen Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fairfax, VA 22030
This group encourages participants to learn new art techniques while practicing self-expression and creative thinking. The goals of the group is to increase self-expression and self-confidence through art-making. Objectives of the group are to build self-esteem.confidence, improve problem-solving, taking healthy ...
Virtual Wellness in Parenting Group
Come together with other parents in a warm and supportive environment, connecting to your abilities in becoming more grounded in yourself, more regulate in your day, and more connected to your child(ren). Experience how: Mind-body practice, Expressive art making, Understanding ...
Hosted by Becky Jacobson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, LMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Richmond, VA 23235
Come together with other parents in a warm and supportive environment, connecting to your abilities in becoming more grounded in yourself, more regulate in your day, and more connected to your child(ren). Experience how: Mind-body practice, Expressive art making, Understanding ...
Kintsugi: the art of precious scars
Kintsugi or kintsukuroi is a Japanese art form in which breaks and repairs are treated as part of the object's history. Broken ceramics are carefully mended by artisans with a lacquer resin mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum. The ...
Hosted by Eric D. Zelsdorf
Psychologist, PsyD, LCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Sterling, VA 20164
Kintsugi or kintsukuroi is a Japanese art form in which breaks and repairs are treated as part of the object's history. Broken ceramics are carefully mended by artisans with a lacquer resin mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum. The ...
Mindfulness Based Creativite Therapy Group
Join this eight-session self- discovery group and participate in guided meditations, group discussions, and intuitive painting. I’ll show you a path to deep relaxation and a way to deal with challenging thoughts and emotions. You'll learn to lead with your ...
Hosted by Meredith L McEver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Arlington, VA 22204
Join this eight-session self- discovery group and participate in guided meditations, group discussions, and intuitive painting. I’ll show you a path to deep relaxation and a way to deal with challenging thoughts and emotions. You'll learn to lead with your ...
Anxiety and Depression Group
This group is a 8 week group where adolescents will learn how to navigate and negotiate their symptoms of anxiety and depression. The cost of the group is $400 and is self-pay only accepting cash, check, or credit card. Times ...
Hosted by Carpe Diem Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winchester, VA 22601
This group is a 8 week group where adolescents will learn how to navigate and negotiate their symptoms of anxiety and depression. The cost of the group is $400 and is self-pay only accepting cash, check, or credit card. Times ...
Altered Pages
Are you looking to learn and explore more of yourself through art? Altered Pages is a group for adults who are interested in learning about the parts of themselves with different art mediums, helping to write your story through artistic ...
Hosted by Got Your Six Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CSAC, MAC, CSOTP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dumfries, VA 22026
Are you looking to learn and explore more of yourself through art? Altered Pages is a group for adults who are interested in learning about the parts of themselves with different art mediums, helping to write your story through artistic ...
CAMP S2 - a Social Skills group for Pre-K, K, 1st
In this 8 week program, children ages 4-6 will be able to receive social support and guidance, help with age appropriate friendship, communicating effectively with teachers and peers, and get the fun social interaction that helps kids grow! This program ...
Hosted by Apple Tree Counseling LLC
Treatment Center, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Occoquan, VA 22125
In this 8 week program, children ages 4-6 will be able to receive social support and guidance, help with age appropriate friendship, communicating effectively with teachers and peers, and get the fun social interaction that helps kids grow! This program ...
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Art Therapy Support Groups
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.